60 Minuten
25 Minuten
Who said cake is off-limits in a high-protein diet? Clearly, they haven't met our Protein Cheesecake yet! Moist, creamy, fresh – and a real protein bomb!
What do you need? Just a few ingredients and a bit of patience, and your protein cheesecake will be ready to enjoy – simple, delicious, and unbelievably light.
Nutritional values per serving
ZUTATEN
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For the crust:
- 17.5 g flour
- 4.375 g coconut blossom sugar*
- 0.0625 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.0625 pinch salt
- 9.375 g vegan butter (cold!)
- If the dough is too dry: add a splash of plant-based milk alternative
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For the filling:
- 25 g vanilla vegan Skyr
- 6.25 ml soy cream
- 6.25 g vegan cream cheese
- 5 g applesauce
- 3.125 g maple syrup
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1.875 g
- 1.5625 g starch
- 0.0625 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.0625 tbsp vanilla extract
- zest of an organic lemon
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For the blueberry topping (optional)
- 12.5 g blueberries
- 0.0625 tbsp starch
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Notes:
- Missing an ingredient? No problem! Further below you’ll find a substitution table for all the listed ingredients!
- Tip for the curious: Switch it up by using protein powders like banana or hazelnut to explore new flavors of this protein cheesecake!
Instructions
Recipe Note
Tip: If your protein cheesecake starts browning too early, cover it with some foil.
Our Protein Powder: Vetain's Vegan Protein Vanilla
Let us introduce: Vetain's Vegan Protein Vanilla – your clean, plant-based protein powder:
- Premium 5-source blend: rice, pea, hemp, pumpkin seed & flaxseed
- high-quality organic ingredients
- delicious, natural flavor from real vanilla
- free from allergens, artificial additives & sweeteners – ideal for sensitive diets
- top-tier quality: produced under strict standards in Germany and independently lab-tested
- great macros: 367 kcal & 69 g protein / 100 g; per serving (30 g): 110 kcal, 21 g protein
- super tasty: ground organic vanilla beans & bourbon vanilla extract add rich, natural flavor
We may be biased, but for us, Vetain's protein powder is the perfect ingredient in this cheesecake – it’s delicious and fuels your body with high-quality plant protein!
Substitution Table
Missing ingredients or want to tweak things? No problem! Here's how to make this recipe your own:
- Flour → oat flour
- Coconut blossom sugar → dates or any solid sweetener
- Vegan butter → plant-based margarine or dairy butter
- Vegan Skyr Vanilla → vegan quark + vanilla extract
- Soy cream → oat cream or dairy cream
- Maple syrup → honey or any sweetener
- Applesauce → more maple syrup or other sweetener
- Vegan cream cheese → 70 g melted & cooled vegan butter (makes it firmer!)
- Starch → vanilla pudding powder
- Vanilla protein → neutral, banana, etc., or even flour
- Plant-based milk → any milk of your choice
This protein cheesecake is vegan – but feel free to use animal-based ingredients if you prefer!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why add protein powder to cheesecake?
It boosts satiety and provides your body with high-quality protein to support energy and muscle metabolism. It’s the ultimate fitness cheesecake.
Does baking destroy the protein?
Nope – our protein powder is heat-stable, so you still get all the benefits! We even recommend baking with it to increase daily protein intake.
Can I make a crustless high-protein cheesecake with this recipe?
Yes! Just skip the crust and add a bit more starch to firm up the filling.
* Want a sugar-free version? Just swap the sugar for your preferred sweetener – just make sure the texture works for baking!
